He’s the first Black high school athlete to run a sub-four-minute mile
When Emilie Taderera told her son to try track and field to stay in shape, his answer was simple. “I…
Belgium’s Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo
In the darkest corner of a grand museum that looks like a neo-classical palace lies a not-so-secret room. It is…
U.S. urged to respond to plight of Black Mauritanians
Activists are stepping up pressure on the U.S. to grant asylum and other protections to Black Mauritanians facing imprisonment, torture, execution,…
ProjectNetworkAfrica laments barriers responsible for minimal Diasporans’ support to African development
A renowned advocacy group, ProjectAfricaNetwork has lamented over the barriers responsible for low or no support for Africa’s development from…
Unmasked Injustice! NYPD’s ‘stop-and-frisk’ policy leaves black New Yorkers disproportionately targeted- report
The stop-and-frisk policy, a long-standing law enforcement strategy in New York City, has left an indelible mark on countless lives.…
African Space Tech? Don’t Rule It Out, Says Nigeria’s Startup King
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji might not have the personal wealth of Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg, but his level of success as…
Fund to Give $50,000 Grants to Black People From Minnesota and the Dakotas
In an effort to help Black people from Minnesota and the Dakotas build wealth, St. Paul-based Nexus Community Partners announced…
Black Irish People: The History of Black Presence in Ireland Stretches Further Back Than You Might Think
From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an important role in shaping Irish society. Although…